Jacoby Brissett still provides great value to Colts
Jacoby Brissett isn’t the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts anymore, but his value is still immense.
After the team signed Philip Rivers to a one-year, $25 million deal this offseason, Brissett was relegated to second-string duties once more. This coming after Brissett started 15 games in 2019, throwing for 2,942 yards and 18 touchdowns against six interceptions.
Rivers, who played his first 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers before jumping to the Colts in March, talked about his appreciation for Brissett earlier this week, per ESPN:
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“I really can’t say enough positive [things] about how he has been with this change, I guess — I don’t know another word for it, with me being here and also how he has just been,” Rivers said. “He’s an impressive guy to be around. The way he works at it and then how helpful he’s been with little things, ‘Here’s how we signal this. Here’s how I usually set that. Here is how I set that.’ Then the few things that I’m like, ‘Gosh, can we do this? Can we do that?’ He’s like, ‘Yeah, I’ll learn it. Whatever you are most comfortable with.’ So he has been super helpful, gracious.”
With Brissett, he provides Indianapolis with multiple layers of value.
While Rivers has never missed a start since becoming the starter with the Chargers in 2006, he’s also 38 years old and incredibly immobile. Unfortunately, one missed blocking assignment could be the end of said streak. If Rivers does miss time, the Colts have one of the best backups in football in Brissett, who brings both talent and experience to the field.
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Additionally, Brissett is an excellent trade piece should Indianapolis decide to go that route. With general manager Chris Ballard using a draft pick on former Washington quarterback Jacob Eason in April’s draft, perhaps Indianapolis feels confident enough in the rookie as a reserve to move Brissett if the opportunity arises.
Brissett wouldn’t bring back a major haul considering he’s a veteran backup with only this year remaining on his deal. However, he could net a mid-round pick. It’s a nice value for a player who is likely going to leave come the offseason.
For now, Jacoby Brissett provides insurance against a Rivers injury, which must be a comforting thought for all involved with the Colts.
